Self-interpreting Bible
Psalms 97
1The majesty of God's kingdom. 8The church rejoiceth at God's judgments against idolaters, and his universal sovereignty. 10An exhortation to godliness and joy in the Lord.
1 THE aLORD reigneth; let bthe earth rejoice; let 1the multitude of isles be glad thereof.
- a: Ps. 93:1 , Ps. 96:10 , Ps. 99:1 , 1Ch. 16:31
- b: Ps. 2:11 , Ps. 96:1 , Is. 24:15 , Is. 24:16 , Is. 42:10 - 12 , Is. 49:13 , Re. 10:1
- 1: Heb. many or great isles. Is. 41.1; 42.4,10,12; 49.1; 51.5; 60.9; 66.19. Zep. 2.11. Mal. 1.11. Ps. 72.10. , Is. 41:1 , Is. 42:4 , Is. 42:10 , Is. 42:12 , Is. 49:1 , Is. 51:5 , Is. 60:9 , Is. 66:19 , Zep. 2:11 , Mal. 1:11 , Ps. 72:10
2 cClouds and darkness are round about him: drighteousness and judgment are the 2habitation of his throne.
3 A efire goeth before him, and burneth up his enemies round about.
- e: Da. 7:10 , He. 12:29 , De. 32:22 , Ps. 21:9 - 12 , Ps. 50:3 , Mal. 4:1 , Mat. 22:7 , Re. 6:17 , Revelation 8 , Revelation 9 , Revelation 16 , Revelation 20 , Re. 21:8
4 His flightnings enlightened the world: the earth saw, and trembled.
- f: Ps. 77:18 , Ps. 104:32 , Ps. 144:5 , Ps. 144:6
5 The ghills melted like wax at the presence of hthe LORD, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.
6 The iheavens declare his righteousness, and all the people see his glory.
7 jConfounded be all they that serve graven images, that boast themselves of idols: worship him, kall ye gods.
8 lZion heard, and was glad; and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of thy judgments, O LORD.
9 For mthou, LORD, art nhigh above all the earth: thou art exalted far above all gods.
- m: Phi. 2:9 - 11 , Ep. 1:21 , Ps. 95:3 , Ps. 96:4
- n: Ps. 83:18
10 Ye that love the LORD, ohate evil: phe preserveth the souls of his saints; qhe delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked.
11 rLight is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.